Urban biodiversity

Since European settlement the loss of native plants and animals in the Adelaide metropolitan area has been significant. Most of the original vegetation left in the urban area can be found in the Hills Face Zone and coastal areas. The habitat of native animals has been destroyed or fragmented, and many species are under threat.

Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges coordinates urban biodiversity conservation planning and action on public and private land across metropolitan Adelaide, including:

Native plants are attractive, with various shapes, colours and densities, and with the right species you can have a flowering garden all year round. They are easy to grow and are better for the environment, providing habitat for native birds, butterflies and lizards. They are also naturally adapted to suit our conditions, being low maintenance, drought tolerant, requiring minimal water and no fertilisers or pesticides.